Quality Assurance and Automation Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Perform manual testing initially to understand the application, business processes, and functional requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Analyze business and functional requirements and convert them into test scenarios, test cases, and test data.
• Create and execute test plans, test cases, regression tests, integration tests, and functional tests.
• Identify, document, track, and manage software defects through to resolution.
• Maintain clear and concise test evidence, execution results, and testing documentation.
• Gradually transition from manual testing to automation testing as product and business knowledge develops.
• Develop and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Playwright.
• Coordinate verification and validation activities independently across projects.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure product quality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, execution, and delivery.
• Promote and advocate the use of test automation wherever appropriate.
• Support multiple projects and testing assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Troubleshoot testing issues and independently explore applications to understand functionality.
• Maintain proper documentation and communicate testing status, risks, and defects to stakeholders.
• Contribute to performance testing activities where required.
• Use collaboration and documentation tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years of experience in QA / Software Testing
• Hands-on experience with Playwright
• Strong programming experience in TypeScript and/or JavaScript
• Experience in test automation
• Strong experience in manual testing and test execution
• Strong defect management experience
• Ability to convert requirements into test cases and test scenarios
• Experience with test planning, test data creation, execution, and documentation
• Good understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Selenium with C# is an added advantage

Good-to-Have Skills

• Selenium with C#
• Performance Testing
• Automation framework development
• CI/CD and automated testing tools
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint

Work Requirements

• Willingness to work U.S. business hours: 7:00 AM 3:00 PM ET
• Willingness to follow the company holiday calendar
• Reliable high-speed internet connection for remote work
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred candidate profile

3+ years experienced QA Automation Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Playwright, TypeScript/JavaScript, Manual & Automation Testing. Must be skilled in test case design, test execution, defect management, and requirements analysis. Selenium with C# is a plus. Strong analytical and communication skills with willingness to work U.S. business hours (7 AM3 PM ET).